Balcons de l’Ain - Racouze

Depuis 1211 et jusqu’en 2001, des moines vécurent à Sélignac. Depuis la tête Béguine et les ruines du Château d’Arnans, deux panoramas sur la Chartreuse de Sélignac. Accès pédestre depuis le hameau d'Arnans.Dans un vallon entre Simandre et Corveissiat siège cette noble bâtisse. On la doit aux seigneurs de Coligny, qui avant de partir en croisade (vers 1200) soucieux de leur salut, donnent des terres pour construire une chartreuse. Respectez les lieux. Accès privé.

LE SENTIER DE LA RECULÉE DE CORVEISSIAT IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED (municipal by-law attached to website). Public traffic is prohibited between the cave access path and the footbridge, until December 31, 2025.With its imposing cliffs and grotto, this retreat is one of the most remarkable sites in the Revermont region. Its porch is 30 meters high. Remarkable views. Guided tour in summer. Family-friendly mini-tour. The Corveissiat cave and retreat was awarded the "ENS" label by the Département de l'Ain in 2014. True natural and landscaped jewels of the Ain department, sites awarded the ENS "Espaces naturels sensibles" label are managed in such a way as to preserve the biodiversity they host, and developed for opening to the public (barring exceptions due to the fragility of the environments). The Ain mountains, generally limestone, are split, fractured, bent and folded on all sides. Over the centuries, run-off water has infiltrated the rock, slowly widening the cracks and gradually forming an underground network of galleries and cavities. These landscapes are one of the major features of Ain's natural heritage. On the surface, they model fissures, dolines, losses and chasms. A particularly rare fauna is associated with this type of landscape, including birds of prey and rock birds.